Foreign ministry says work under way to evacuate Jordanian medics 'trapped' in Gaza
AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was closely following up on the situation of volunteer Jordanian doctors and nurses "trapped ...
King condoles Iran over passing of president Raisi
May 20, 2024
Royal Court chief highlights youth's role in promoting unwavering Jordan's stances
May 20, 2024
Oman sultan to start state visit to Jordan on Wednesday
May 20, 2024

Local

Cassation Court upholds eight-year sentence in child molestation case

By Rana Husseini - May 20, 2024

AMMAN — The Court of Cassation upheld a June Criminal Court ruling, sentencing a man to eight years in prison after convicting him of molest ...

50% decline in operating profit within local restaurant sector - stakeholder

By Maria Weldali - May 20, 2024

AMMAN—The first quarter of 2024 has seen a 50 per cent decline in operating profit within the local restaurant sector, according to a stakeh ...

From Refugees to Founders: studying legacy of Circassians, Chechens in Jordan’s history

By Saeb Rawashdeh - May 20, 2024

AMMAN — After the military campaigns of tsarist Russia in 1863–64, which resulted in the ethnic cleansing of Circassians and the displacemen ...

Region

Source close to Hizbollah says 4 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

By AFP - May 21, 2024

BEIRUT — A source close to Hizbollah said four fighters were killed on Monday in south Lebanon, with the Iran-backed group announcing severa ...

Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes

By AFP - May 21, 2024

Israel calls ICC prosecutor's bid for PM arrest warrant a 'historical disgrace'

May 20, 2024

Deadly strikes hit Gaza as US envoy visits Israel

By AFP - May 20, 2024

UN says 800,000 have fled fierce fighting in Rafah

By AFP - May 19, 2024

World

Migrant rescuers defiant in face of Italy crackdown

By AFP - May 21, 2024

ABOARD THE OCEAN VIKING — Saving lives is more difficult than ever, but rescuers are adamant that the Italian government’s crackdown on char ...

Fresh floods kill 66 in Afghanistan

By AFP - May 20, 2024

Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify

By AFP - May 19, 2024

Lawyer denies charges in Trump ‘fake electors’ case in Arizona

By AFP - May 18, 2024

S.Africa tells UN court Israel 'genocide' hit 'new and horrific stage'

By AFP - May 17, 2024

Business

Saudia Group in 'landmark' deal for 105 Airbus planes

By AFP - May 21, 2024

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Saudia Group will buy 105 Airbus planes, the company said on Monday, hailing it as the biggest aircraft deal in the ...

Energy transition risks critical mineral shortage — IEA
China offers to buy up commercial housing to boost property market

Features

Hollywood icons Costner and Demi Moore in Cannes comeback

By AFP - May 21, 2024

CANNES, France — Two Hollywood legends make their comeback at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, as Kevin Costner launches his sprawling se ...

Spring’s unpopular companion
Paul McCartney becomes UK’s first billionaire musician

Sports

Guardiola casts doubt over long-term Man City future

By AFP - May 21, 2024

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Pep Guardiola cast doubt over his long-term future at Manchester City on Sunday after winning a historic fourth ...

GLANCEThe greatest, the baddest and the best— six undisputed heavyweight champ
Attiyah and Bernacchini romp to emphatic Jordan Rally victory


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